Being played Quote by Lewis Carroll
“It's a great huge game of chess that's being played--all over the world--if this is the world at all, you know. Oh, what fun it is! How I wish I was one of them! I wouldn't mind being a Pawn, if only I might join--though of course I should like to be a Queen, best.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Through the Looking-Glass, 1871
The world is likened to a massive chess game where everyone plays a role, and the speaker wishes to be part of it, preferably as a powerful piece.
In simple terms: Life is a global game; the speaker wants to join, ideally as a queen.
Key Takeaway
Embrace your role, aim for influence.
Themes
play
identity
aspiration
strategy
power
Mood
playful
hopeful
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- team sports
- board games
- career advancement
- political campaigns
Key Concepts
Chess metaphor
social roles
ambition
Questions to Reflect On
- What role do you currently play?
- How can you increase your influence?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone can be a queen; many are limited by circumstances.
